Boom, Boom, Boom

I’m not certain when the anniversary of our Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence became a celebration that couldn’t be complete without fireworks.

With that said, I have to admit—I love this time of year! Maybe it’s the "boom, boom, boom" that accompanies those bright lights or maybe it’s the crowds that gather to listen to music and rejoice at our nation’s independence.

This week’s Get Out is bursting at the seams with locations to see those booming displays. There are so many fireworks to see, some of you may start loving this holiday as much as I do. For those of you who could care less about fireworks, have some ice cream and rock out—and check back on Friday for some non-fireworks weekend suggestions.

Happy Independence Day!

FIREWORKS

Atlantic City 

• Where/When: Atlantic City Marina and Boardwalk, with parking available at Boardwalk Hall, Mississippi Avenue & Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Monday, Marina show at 9:20 p.m., Boardwalk show at 9:45 p.m.
• Pricing: Free

Berlin

• Where/When: Berlin Park, South Park Drive, Berlin; Monday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free

Camden/Philadelphia Waterfront

• Where/When: Wiggins Park, Mickle Boulevard, Camden; Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
• Pricing: Free ($10 donation if boarding Battleship New Jersey)

Cherry Hill

• Where/When: Cherry Hill West High School's Jonas Morris Football Stadium, 2101 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill; Monday at 9:15 p.m.
• Pricing: Free

Clementon Park

• Where/When: Clementon Park & Splash World, 144 Berlin Rd., Clementon; Sunday at dusk (approx. 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free with park admission—general admission, $37.99; junior (less than 48 inches tall), seniors and disabled, $27.99; twilight (after 3 p.m.), $19.99

Collingswood

• Where/When: Collingswood High School Stadium, 424 West Collings Ave., Collingswood; Monday at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free

Haddonfield

• Where/When: Haddonfield Memorial High School Field, 401 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield; Sunday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free

Hershey Park

• Where/When: Hershey Park, 100 W. Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA; Monday at dusk (approx. 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free with park admission—general admission (ages 9 to 54), $53.95; junior (ages 3 to 8) and seniors (ages 55 to 69), $32.95; seniors plus (70 and older), $21.95; children 2 and under, free

Ocean City

• Where/When: Music Pier, Ocean City; Monday at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free 

Pitman

• Where/When: Betty Park, 1 Cedar Ave., Pitman; Monday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free 

Sesame Place

• Where/When: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA; Sunday and Monday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free with admission—general admission, $55.99; children 23 months and younger, free; seniors (55+), $50.99

Six Flags

• Where/When: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson; Monday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free with park admission—general admission $59.99; junior
       (less than 54 inches), $34.99; kids 2 and under, free

Washington Township

• Where/When: Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville Cross Keys Rd., Sewell; Sunday at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free

Williamstown

• Where/When: Williamstown High School, 700 N. Tuckahoe Rd., Williamstown; Sunday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)
• Pricing: Free